Breakfast

You already know that you need high quality protein as part of a healthy breakfast, but what do you do when you need to break out of a high protein breakfast recipes rut? Instead of whipping up your usual scrambled eggs or making another low carb smoothie, look to some other delicious foods that can easily add to your breakfast protein count. Kick-start your daily morning with these de ...[Read More]

FODMAPs, an acronym referring to Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols, are found in the foods we eat. These complex names refer to a collection of molecules found in food. Some people experience difficulty absorbing these molecules. Many doctors encourage women to try a Low FODMAP Diet to combat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptom. Common symptoms of IBS ...[Read More]

Brunch is so fun, especially as we head in to spring. Easter and spring break with the kiddos all seem to call for some brunch-ready recipes! When you can make brunch ready recipes with protein powder, now that’s what I call a win-win situation! You’ll find two of Morgan Turnow’s favorites below, along with information on how to follow Morgan for more great recipes using PEScienc ...[Read More]

Now that school is back in session, mornings seem to be getting crazier…(Mom life, you feel me?!) From wake-ups to breakfast prep, then lunches to getting kids dressed (and, of course,finding the missing shoes), anything busy moms can to do simplify the morning hustle can be helpful. Enter healthy breakfasts for kids: Kidzshake freezer packs! These quickly became our favorite way to get ...[Read More]

A healthy breakfast starts your day off right! Studies show that people who eat the wrong food for breakfast or skip breakfast all together, have problems with hunger, energy, metabolism, concentration and are more likely to gain or have trouble losing weight. A healthy breakfast should contain a balance of nutrients to keep both your brain and your body functioning best. Breakfasts ...[Read More]

By Kate Horney The nutrition choices you make at breakfast set the tone for your day. If you want to start your day off on the right foot, it’s important to fuel yourself with something high in protein. If fat burning is your goal, keeping carbs low can also be helpful. The problem is that many of our favorite breakfast foods are often very HIGH in carbs. Think: traditional pancakes, waffles, donu ...[Read More]

By Kate Horney At last, two of my favorite things (PROTEIN + COFFEE) have come together in one delicious drink. By now you know the benefits of protein for women. You also know why I switched protein powders (click here for more on that + the newest supplement research). So when I saw that PEScience recently announced that they’d be releasing the Select Protein Cafe S ...[Read More]

If you are trying to incorporate more variety into your diet or trying to eat a more plant-based diet, you can find the transition from animal-based foods to a plant based diet very challenging… Especially when it comes to finding a dairy free, plant based protein that doesn’t taste like dirt. (No offense). But today, I’ve got some great news for all the vegetarian & ...[Read More]

By Kate Horney Now that warm weather has come our way, I’ve been adding lots of cool and refreshing low carb smoothies into my daily nutrition routine. These low carb smoothies are also low-calorie and are great as a post-workout or mid-day snack. Full of fresh fruit and plenty of protein – you could even try one for breakfast! The protein + fiber in these low carb ...[Read More]

By Kate Horney Blueberries are packed with health benefits! As you know, they’re full of fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and phytonutrients- all which promote optimal health, fitness, and fat loss. The fiber in blueberries helps keep you feeling fuller longer and has even been shown to lower the total amount of cholesterol in the bloo ...[Read More]